The digital age offers unprecedented convenience, but with this convenience comes the heightened risk of encountering internet scams. Cybercriminals continuously develop sophisticated methods to ...

Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024—up 33% from 2023. Right now, con ...

Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics - and so are we. Every day, criminals use increasingly sophisticated measures ...

Scamming is big business. From talent-scouting scams targeting children to student-loan-forgiveness scams targeting college graduates, scammers see age as nothing more than a number. They're willing ...

We're investing in new technologies, introducing anti-scam tools, and collaborating with partners to make our platforms safer ...

Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, studies the intersection of AI and fraud, and how you can protect yourself. She recently chatted with ...

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is urging consumers to look out for red flags — and reminding them not to feel ashamed if they fall victim to an internet scam.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I teach media literacy for a living. I still fell for an internet scam. Scammers always prey on your deepest vulnerabilities. For ...

If you’re an honest person, it may be difficult for you to believe that someone would scam you. Internet scammers can be slick enough to convince you they’re someone they’re not. Only you can protect ...